Papers by Keyword: X-Ray Analysis

Abstract: Extraction of thorium oxide (ThO₂) from monazite mineral specifically from Perak, Malaysia become a bright opportunity for the new income generation in Malaysia eventhough it is involved complex processing routes and require variety of chemicals. Monazite that is known as monazite-(Ce)-PO₄ minerals, not just contain thorium, but it also consist rare earth elements (REE) such as cerium (Ce), neodymium (Nd), lanthanum (La) and gadolinium (Gd) and also associated with thorium (Th) and uranium (U) at about 7 wt% and 0.2 wt% respectively. One of the challenges in this R&D work is to determine the presence of thorium, uranium and REE at each processing step due to its similarities of chemical composition and physical properties. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to use several x-ray characterization techniques to identify elemental composition obtained at each processing route to show the evidence of the presence of ThO₂ extracted from Malaysia monazite. This paper focused on the use of wavelength dispersive x-ray fluorescence (WDXRF), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) with energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) and x-ray diffraction (XRD) spectrometer to show evidence of ThO₂ formation. Result shows that the final product contain of 85 wt% of ThO₂ and it is thorianite with nanorod morphology. Thus, conforming that the feasibility of the current processing route to produce ThO₂ from Malaysia monazite.

Abstract: Silicon dioxide is the most common silicon compound and a major constituent of the Earth’s crust. Silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is a chemical compound that is an oxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO₂. Silica is most commonly found in nature as quartz. Quartz exists in natural and synthetic forms. More specifically α-quartz is a widely known material, which is stable at low temperatures and pressures. The α-quartz is considered competent material because over the past many years it has attracted wide attention due to its unique characteristics. The article presents the research results from comparison between one of the morphological varieties of quartz – vein quartz of shungite rocks from Zazhogino deposit of Karelia – and a reference quartz sample. Via the Rietveld method, the values of the lattice parameters are determined. Apparent coherent length for vein quartz samples having contacts with various minerals are determined by the approximation method.

Abstract: In this article has carried out X-ray phase analysis of the samples obtained using direct laser deposition. Two groups of samples were studied: the first one was obtained with oscillation of laser radiation, the second one – without. The investigations have shown that in the process of direct laser deposition, the α+β phase is formed from a Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy with oscillation of laser radiation.

Abstract: DLD, also known as Direct Laser Deposition, is an approached manufacturing technology. It is used to build full density metal parts directly from CAD files without using any modules or tools. A close look over the chemical composition and the microstructure of nickel based alloys will be shown in this paper.

Abstract: This article shows a study of the effect of mechanical activation of the initial mixture of reagents NiO and Fe₂O₃ at different speeds of grinding bowl rotation on synthesis of nickel ferrite. Nickel ferrite was produced by the solid-phase synthesis at a temperature of 900 °C for 240 minutes. The obtained ferrite samples were investigated by thermal gravimetric and X-ray phase analysis. The Curie temperature values are obtained, as well as the magnitude of the change of detected instrument weight at the magnetic phase transition (ferromagnetic-paramagnetic) of nickel ferrite using thermal gravimetric curves (TG/DTG) with applied external magnetic field. Increasing of the homogeneity degree of ferrite materials with an increase in the mechanical activation rate is shown based on the data of X-ray phase analysis. The experimental results obtained from thermal, magnetic, and X-ray analyzes were compared.

Abstract: A comparative analysis of the structural characteristics of LiZnTi ferrites sintered at the temperature of 1280 and 1360 K was performed. The qualitative and quantitative X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis of the samples, main phase structural analysis, and unit cell parameters were carried out using the non-standard method (Rietveld method). Diffraction patterns were recorded on an ARL X'TRA diffractometer in the CuKα₁₊α₂ and CuK_β scanning modes.

Abstract: Transitioning from combustion engine-driven transportation to e-mobility demands a paradigm shift – from a system geared to maximize energy efficiency (i.e. fuel consumption) to a system that may be constrained by the availability of high technology (critical) metals required for electrical energy storage systems and drives. In the wake of these developments efforts in securing new resources of these metals from recycling of end-of-life products are increasing steadily.

Abstract: X-Ray analysis was performed on copper-clad aluminum wires at 423 K and 673 K to follow their microstructural evolution and understand their strain behavior under creep deformation, potential operating load in automotive industry. The lifetime of the wires is found to be strongly dependent on the existence of an initial heat treatment and on the applied stress. Annealed drawn wires verify a traditional Norton law in the overall range of the stress level. Raw drawn wires exhibit a distinct two stage behavior with a breakdown around an applied stress of 0.7 times the yield stress. It is shown in this work that the intermetallic compounds between copper and aluminum play only the role of a mechanical bounding without affecting the strain rate of the wires.

Abstract: The phase composition, microstructure and morphology of composite powders «TiC-HSS steel binder» obtained by the SHS method in layerwise combustion mode have been studied. Titanium powder, carbon (carbon black) in a ratio corresponding to equiatomic titanium carbide and high speed steel as a thermally inert binder was used as a reaction mixture. It was found that the mass transfer of reaction mixture components between the carbide and metal binder was taking place during synthesis, as a result of which the final phase and elemental composition of the synthesis products was formed. It is shown that the volume content of thermally inert binder significantly affects the dispersion of the formed carbide phase.

Abstract: The purpose of the research is to determine the possibility of producing claydite gravel using the technogenic waste - wastewater treatment sludge – as the raw material. In this paper the titrimetric, spectrophotometrical, atomic absorption methods of research are used, the chemical composition of clay and wastewater treatment sludge has been determined. The possibility of using this waste material as an additive for claydite gravel production has been proved. The optimal amount of the wastewater treatment sludge being added to the basic raw stuff has been identified. The negligible extent of heavy metals leaching from the obtained building material has been researched and experimentally proved. The article can be of interest for the specialists in the sphere of obtaining new building materials based on industrial waste and wastewater treatment.